Tom Hardy shows off buff biceps and tattoos as he promotes new show Taboo after claiming he wanted to do more nude scenes

By Dan Cain For Mailonline and Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com

Published: 10:13 EST, 12 January 2017 | Updated: 02:54 EST, 13 January 2017

He may be busy promoting his upcoming series Taboo.

But by the looks of things, Tom Hardy hasn't been neglecting his fitness regimen. 

The dashing actor, 39, showed off his buff biceps and tattoos when he appeared at a TCA Winter Press Tour panel for his new show in Los Angeles on Thursday.

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Hitting the gym! Tom Hardy showed off his buff biceps and tattoos when he appeared at a TCA Winter Press Tour panel for his new show in Los Angeles on Thursday

Looking extremely handsome thanks in part to his thick beard, Tom no doubt had all eyes on him as he sat beside his co-stars on stage.

The star had his hair slicked back across his head, and he wore a tight white shirt that hugged his sculpted arms.

Taking the stage: The actor strolled onto the platform in blue jeans and a sweater 

Smile! Hardy couldn't resist flashing a broad grin as he chatted about his upcoming series 

Having a chat: The actor took a seat beside series director Kristoffer Nyholm and series co-creator and writer Steven Knight

He also sported a pair of jeans, blue sneakers, as well as a watch and bracelet. 

Tom was joined on stage by co-stars Oona Chaplin, Michael Kelly, David Hayman, along with series director Kristoffer Nyholm series co-creator Steven Knight.

The actor appeared to have even the team behind Taboo in the palm of his hands, as he gave his two cents during the panel.  

Character counts: Hardy was also joined on stage by his co-stars David Hayman, Oona Chaplin, and Michael Kelly

Handsome: Looking extremely handsome thanks in part to his thick beard, Tom no doubt had all eyes on him as he sat beside his co-stars on stage

The whole crew: The team behind Taboo gave Hardy their undivided attention 

It was just the latest promotional event Tom has attended in recent days in support of the upcoming FX drama. 

On Wednesday, he attended a press conference for the show at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.

The actor dressed down for the promotional event in a navy jumper over a black tee, a pair of jeans and white trainers. 

Speaking his mind: Hardy grew animated as he shared his thoughts

Not just work: Even though he's been busy promoting Taboo, it's clear Hardy has been enjoying himself in the process

Film star: On Wednesday, he attended a press conference for the show at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles

Standing with his hands in his pockets, the London-born hunk smiled for the camera with his back to an array of foliage.

The handsome star sported a thick beard and slicked back his short hairdo.

He gesticulated passionately inside the venue as he spoke about the eight-part series produced by Ridley Scott.

Relaxed: There wasn't a scowl in sight as Tom Hardy, 39, attended a press conference for the show at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on Wednesday

Rugged: The handsome star sported a thick beard and slicked back his short hairdo

Menacing: Tom strips off on numerous occasions in the dark eight-part series

Tom has stripped off for several scenes in the series, and has also been seen in promotional shots in nothing but a loin cloth wading through a swamp.

Speaking of the adult side to the dark drama with BBC Newsbeat, Tom said he wished there had been more opportunities to get his naked body in the final cut.

'You're lucky there was a loin cloth because I didn't want one,' said Tom of the much-hyped snippet of him wading through the swamp. 

On the promo trail: The star removed his jumper once inside to reveal his arm tattoos

He continued: 'It's not a period drama until someone gets naked and covers themselves in blood. At least you're showing willing.

'I was in Tilbury, in the moat, in the docks, with nothing on. We were trying to eke out drama from any opportunity and none of that makes the cut.'

Hardy plays a rogue 19th Century adventurer in Taboo, which is the brainchild of Hardy and his novelist father Chips.

Glint in his eye: Tom was in fine form as he addressed the press

The script was written by Peaky Blinders creator Stephen Knight.

Tom explained that he and his father Chips Hardy, who also created the show, approached Stephen about working on Taboo.

But Stephen ended up asking Tom if he would consider appearing in Locke and Peake Blinders, should he work on the show.   

Good value: He gesticulated passionately inside the venue as he spoke about the eight-part series directed by Ridley Scott

He told IGN: 'We begged Steve to write our story because we had a concept and a basic treatment of the character, and Steve was busy and he had an offer informally, which was, "If you do Locke and Peaky Blinders, I would love to do your pilot and rewrite your title." 

'That's where it all started, and the three of us set about trying to create a new piece of work.'

Also starring Jonathan Pryce and Oona Chaplin, it’s set in 1814, when Hardy’s adventurer hero Delaney returns from Africa to London to inherit what’s left of his dead father’s shipping empire.

He is then caught up in a tale of conspiracy, murder and betrayal reaching right across the globe. 

Stripping off: Tom previously said he wished there had been more opportunities to get his naked body in the final cut

Championing the cause: Tom wore an array of bracelets including one showing his support for Help For Heroes

 

 

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